Public Benefits 101
Public Benefits 101 covers many of the basics that all advocates need to know in order to help survivors navigate state and community resources. This course summarizes information about welfare, food, housing, utilities, medical and more. Participants have an opportunity to think critically about employment issues; that is, the economics, the risks and the protective facts related to employment for battered women. The experiential exercises offer a chance to put theory into practice. This is a great course for new advocates, as well as experienced advocates who need to increase their knowledge of economic resources. You can earn up to 8 training hours for this course.
Updated May 2010
Please be sure to register before starting this course.
Lesson 1
You will earn 3 hours for completing this lesson
- Review this document: Public Benefits 101 Powerpoint
- For future reference: Public Benefits Chart
- Take this quiz: Quiz
Lesson 2
You will earn 3 hours for completing this lesson
- Read this paper: Welfare Reform, Domestic Violence, and Employment
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Answer this survey: Survey
Lesson 3
You will earn 3 hours for completing this lesson
- Complete this assignment: Experiential Exercise
- For future reference: Confidentiality & Benefits Brochure
- Tell us about your experiences: Report
Evaluation
When you have finished this course (or all the lessons you intend to complete), fill out this evaluation in order to receive credit in our database for the training hours you completed.